Secrecy directions to be periodically reviewed
Section 36 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with secrecy directions to be periodically reviewed. The question whether an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 continues to be relevant for defence purposes shall be reconsidered by the Central Government at intervals of [six months] or on a request made by the applicant which is found to be reasonable by the Co The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1978.
1[(1) The question whether an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 continues to be relevant for defence purposes shall be reconsidered by the Central Government at intervals of 2[six months] or on a request made by the applicant which is found to be reasonable by the Controller and if, on such reconsideration it appears to the Central Government that the publication of the invention would no longer be prejudicial to the defence of India or in case of an application filed by a foreign applicant it is found that the invention is published outside India it shall forthwith give notice to the Controller to revoke the direction and the Controllers shall thereupon revoke the directions previously given by him.]
(2) The result of every re-consideration under sub-section (1), shall be communicated to the applicant within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.
Section 36, The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970).
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Questions about Section 36
What does Section 36 of the Patents Act deal with?
Section 36 of the Patents Act is headed "Secrecy directions to be periodically reviewed". The question whether an invention in respect of which directions have been given under section 35 continues to be relevant for defence purposes shall be reconsidered by the Central Government at intervals of [six months] or on a request made by the applicant which is found to be reasonable by the Co
How do I find court cases under Section 36 of the Patents Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Patents Act 36, section 36 Patents Act, section 36 of the Patents Act. People searching for it also type patents act s 36 and patent act article 36 6 )( i. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 36 of the Patents Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 35 (Secrecy directions relating to inventions relevant for defence purposes), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 36 of the Patents Act come into force?
Section 36 of the Patents Act, cited as Patents Act 36, came into force on 01 Apr 1978, having been enacted on 19 Sep 1970. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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